as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
multi-purpose auditorium; multi-purpose hall
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
with these words; while saying
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for